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With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold ourcompany valuesand powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers’ digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• In this pivotal role as a Java Technical Lead, you will leverage your substantial expertise in Java/J2EE and various Java frameworks to lead the architectural and development efforts of our microservices communication via service-oriented architecture (SOA) and mesh routing.
• Your deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, alongside ORM technologies with Spring Data JPA and Hibernate, will ensure the delivery of efficient and scalable data solutions.
• You will drive the creation of RESTful APIs, documented with Swagger, and oversee the integration of frontend and backend services using frameworks like Angular, React, and Node.js.
• Through your command of DevOps practices, and your commitment to code quality and rigorous testing, you will enhance the SDLC, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
• Your collaborative spirit will not only strengthen our internal teams but also ensure our products meet the high standards our clients expect.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related experience.
• Proven experience as a Java Technical Lead.
• Strong command of Java/J2EE and Java frameworks.
• Experience with Spring frameworks (MVC, AOP, Security, Boot).
• Proficiency in relational databases and SQL.
• Competency in Linux/Unix command-line tools.
• Demonstrated experience with version control using Git.
• Ability to develop and deploy microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in front-end development (Angular/React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience in creating and documenting RESTful APIs with Swagger.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (HBase/MapRDB, Cassandra).
• Strong application of Java design patterns and OOP principles.
• Proficient in XML parsing and automated testing practices.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and automation service design.
• Ability to design ER models for infrastructure automation.
• Experience with cross-technology integration, such as invoking scripts via Java.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of leading projects with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous education and staying updated with industry standards and new technologies.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and analytical thinking.
• A track record of maintaining high coding standards, with an emphasis on code reviews and QA.
• Cross-functional collaboration and excellent communication skills.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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